Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said in a meeting with his EU counterpart Catherine Ashton on Friday that if the Palestinians unilaterally declare statehood, it will bring an end to the Oslo Accords.

"A move like that will be a violation of all the agreements that were signed until today," Lieberman said. "Israel will no longer be committed to the agreements signed with the Palestinians in the past 18 years."

He added: "In light of [PA President Mahmoud] Abbas's current stance, the chances for negotiations are zero."

"Abbas is not interested in an agreement," the foreign minister
explained. "He wants conflict, because that is his personal interest,
even though it is against the Palestinians' interest, and many oppose
him."

"Israel is prepared to renew negotiations. The ball is in the Palestinians' court," Lieberman said.

Ashton arrived in Israel on Friday after visiting Jordan. She is
expected to meet with opposition head Tzipi Livni and Palestinian
officials. Ashton plans to visit Egypt on Saturday, and return to Israel
on Sunday to continue efforts to convince the PA to negotiate with
Israel.